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Geneva Marathon

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 42.2 km with up to 160 m D+ in Geneva (Canton of Geneva, Switzerland)

LocationGeneva, Canton of Geneva, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.2057° N, 6.1489° E)
Date & StatusMay 8, 2027 to May 9, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +160 m

Geneva Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Lakes & Ponds, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Public Park.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +160 m D+), Marathon Relais By Core Lean (42.2 km, +160 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +74 m D+), Half Marathon Fauteuil de course (21.1 km, +74 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +72 m D+), and Walking 10 km (10 km, +72 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 8, 2027 to May 9, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (generaligenevemarathon.com).

Official website
Geneva Marathon in Genf (Work: "NYC Marathon wheelchair", Photo: Howard N2GOT, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

Lakes & PondsMountainNature & Off-RoadPublic ParkPoint-to-PointKids & Youth RacesVineyardsRelayCity RunMulti-DayCapitals & Major CitiesBridges & ViaductsFast Record CourseAdaptive & Parasports

Races & distances (8)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+160 m374 m - 478 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Marathon Relais By Core LeanRoad Running42.2 km+160 m377 m - 481 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+74 m380 m - 428 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Half Marathon Fauteuil de courseRoad Running21.1 km+74 m383 m - 431 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+72 m386 m - 433 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Walking 10 kmWalking & Hiking10 km+72 m374 m - 421 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Nordic Walking 10 kmWalking & Hiking10 km+72 m377 m - 424 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
5 km by AlwaysRoad Running5 km+46 m380 m - 410 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+160 m D+
Elevation loss
-136 m D-
Altitude range
374 m - 478 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.7 % / 1.7 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
42.2 km+160 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS46.2057° N, 6.1489° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 374 m to 478 m above sea level (+160 m D+, -136 m D-)

Peak: 478 m·at 29.4 km·Ø 0.7 %
374 m409 m443 m478 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km478 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Geneva Marathon take place?

Geneva Marathon takes place in Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH (start area at coordinates 46.2057° N, 6.1489° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 8, 2027 to May 9, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Geneva Marathon?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +160 m D+), Marathon Relais By Core Lean (42.2 km, +160 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +74 m D+), Half Marathon Fauteuil de course (21.1 km, +74 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +72 m D+), and Walking 10 km (10 km, +72 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Geneva Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +160 m of elevation gain and -136 m of elevation loss, ranging between 374 m and 478 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Geneva Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (generaligenevemarathon.com).